Jacques Saint-Phard
Calgary,AB
Summary
Creative Architectural Drafter with proven abilities. Offering many years of dynamic experience creating drawings for large-scale construction projects. Working knowledge of design guidelines. And excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and staff at all organizational levels.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Architectural Technologist
Cimaise & YMa Architects
Montréal, QC
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Reviewed rough sketches, specifications and engineering data to determine scope of work and timeframes.
- Provided design development for the restoration of existing fire station facilities for the merged cities of St-Hubert and Brossard in the North Shore of Greater Montreal.
- Reviewed and analyzed the building condition of various fire station facilities. Provided reports and drafted feasibility assessments to municipal coordinators for decision-making on new construction or restoration.
- Prepared and presented AutoCAD schematic design to convert an old primary school into a community center for new retirees in Longueuil, Quebec.
Architectural Technical Agent
City of Montreal
Montreal, Quebec
05.2017 - 12.2022
- Examined project documentation for accuracy to municipal, provincial, and federal standards/regulations.
- Coordinated revisions based on technical changes, and tracked approvals to ensure that all tasks meet deadlines.
- Conducted site visits, building inspections, analyzed construction system defects, and suggested corrections.
Facility Asset Management Analyst (FAMA)
City of Montreal
Montreal, Quebec
05.2013 - 06.2017
- Collaborated with other departments in order to acquire a facility asset management solution to improve BOMA calculations of the city's real estate portfolio.
- Prepared a CAD standard and procedures, secured its application, and ensured that staff are trained to control the quality of the plans received at the end of construction projects.
- Organized various meetings, trained new hires, and supported customers in the use of document management software accessible on a web platform.
CAD/FAMA Analyst
SNC Lavalin, CBC/Radio-Canada
Montreal, Quebec
08.2010 - 03.2017
- Created and implemented a BOMA/BIM management document for various groups at the CBC National.
- Organized information sessions in collaboration with manufacturers and suppliers to respond to changes in technology, materials, or equipment.
- Developed a CAD standard for external consultants, as well as a working procedure for in-house designers and project coordinators of the Radio-Canada real estate department.
CAD (BOMA) Specialist
BLJC / Workspace Management (TELUS account)
Toronto, Ontario
06.2008 - 06.2010
- Maintained drawing standards and updated the database upon completion of projects.
- Translated technical documents from English to French.
- Prepared detailed drawings utilizing AutoCAD.
- Reviewed documents for accuracy to specifications and standards.
Education
AEC (Intensive College Certificate) - Construction & Building Renovation
Collège Ahuntsic
Montreal, QC06-2024
Basic Training Certificate - Architectural Visualization
George Brown College
Toronto, ON06-2001
Online Studies - Revit Architecture
Balkan Architects, Udemy
OnlineDiploma - Architectural Technology
La Cite Collégiale
Ottawa, ONSkills
AutoCAD proficiency, REVIT Architecture, SketchUp, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, space planning, building inspections, and audit reporting
Accomplishments
City of Montreal, Ville-Marie. 2013-2015.
- Developed and implemented a CAD standard for building inventory, and the management of architectural projects for the city’s real estate portfolio.
- Provided the technical expertise necessary for updating the AutoCAD files of all the city's building plans.
- Provided customer support and coordinated the implementation of a BIM system for internal and external clients.
CBC Radio News 2010–2012.
- Created work procedures for the inventory of the Real Estate Services Department.
- Developed a CAD standard to increase the performance and quality of daily operations.
- Participated in the acquisition of CAFM software, and successfully met the objectives.
- Improved the document management system through modern BOMA measurement practices.
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Architectural Technologist
Cimaise & YMa Architects
05.2022 - 12.2024
Architectural Technical Agent
City of Montreal
05.2017 - 12.2022
Facility Asset Management Analyst (FAMA)
City of Montreal
05.2013 - 06.2017
CAD/FAMA Analyst
SNC Lavalin, CBC/Radio-Canada
08.2010 - 03.2017
CAD (BOMA) Specialist
BLJC / Workspace Management (TELUS account)
06.2008 - 06.2010
AEC (Intensive College Certificate) - Construction & Building Renovation
Collège Ahuntsic
Basic Training Certificate - Architectural Visualization
George Brown College
Online Studies - Revit Architecture
Balkan Architects, Udemy
Diploma - Architectural Technology
La Cite Collégiale
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